Final Judgement Remix: Rise of The Phoenix

Summary: He was the reason she survived that fateful day. Little did he know that she was the only way he'd escape the curse of his blood. Takes place during the Final Judgement Arc, with new view points.

Seeds of Hope

The night
sky was pitch black. The air was thick with the stench of blood. The mood was
tense however not with the fear of death, but with the fear of failing the task
given to them. The task of failing in the extermination of the great Saika Faction.

None of
the solders really took any true pleasure from the task given to them. In fact
none of the solders wanted to really be in this predicament. Despite their
reservations, however they systematically began wiping out the both villagers
and Saika Faction members left and right. That’s how the Oda clan worked after
all.

The Oda,
one of the most brutal and merciless clan within the feudal era of Japan. One
this night the Oda had come seeking the immediate surrender and full
cooperation of the infamous faction after a failed assassination attempt on
their leader Nobunaga Oda. The self-proclaimed demon king himself was here to
show he meant business. Though the Saika Faction did indeed surrender, it
wasn’t good enough for him. In one effortless motion Nobunaga raised his
shotgun to their leader and shot him in the chest, killing him
instantantioniosly. That was when he ordered it, the slaughter of every living
person in the village.

“Burn it too the ground. Kill any
who try to flee. They choose to live as mercenaries they’ll die as the scum
they are.” Nobunaga causally said.

It was
that simple to him. To order the slaughter of countless men and women who had
done nothing wrong to him. Sure the Saika had tried to kill him but what of the
villagers they lived with? Did they deserve to die like this? Were they guilty
by association? Nonetheless Oda’s retainer’s and followers did what they were
told, with a sick pleasure.

Mitsuhide
was laughing as he slaughtered the fleeing villagers. He smiled even laughed as
he took the lives of people who didn’t do a thing to him. Ranmaru tried to tone
out the situation by just eating his seeds, not looking at the carnage around
him. As the chaos ensued the man who ordered it took in the sight, his face
remaining passive as villagers begged for mercy and received none. Next to
Nobunaga stood his wife No-hime and their youngest son Kai.

Kai was
the youngest and last of the heirs of the Oda clan. Being only 17 he had
already been battle enough times to defeat even some seasoned veterans. However
this, this was no true battle though history would call it such a thing. He
called it what he truly saw it as, a massacre. His brown eyes scanned the
bloodstained village as the solders moved around continuing their duties. His
short black hair began to flow with the wind along with his black lightly
armored trench-coat with the Oda symbol on the back. He had on silver colored
gauntlets that extended to his forearms, with lightly armored silver and black
armored leggings, and finally a light armored chest plate.

He held
his sheathed long sword in his hand clenching it tightly as he helplessly
watched the people suffer. He understood that in times of war people were not
to be forgiven and even punished. He could even agree with his father’s action
in attacking the Saika clan itself but outright massacring them was well beyond
any justification. But what could he do? Standing up to his Father and the Oda
clan was nothing but suicide he knew that from years of watching it happen. Unlike
the rest of his family more importantly his brothers, he wasn’t scared into
submission.

He
couldn’t take it anymore, he needed to get away from here. He began to walk
from his families’ side, he didn’t want to stick around for this farce any
longer. As he made his move to leave an all but infamous sword was in front of
him. In one quick instance his resolve was shaken by one simple act.

“Where do you think you’re going
boy?” Nobunaga spoke his.

“A..away from here. This “battle” is
over.” Kai responded. Nobunaga said
nothing and keep his eyes in front of him, watching as the solders set houses a
blaze signaling the launch of their final act.

“No. Not just yet.” There was a
small tense pause before Nobunaga continued. “I have a task for you boy, go in
the village slaughter all those who would remain before the fire consumes them.
Or when they flee…” He turned and looked Kai in the eye, “We shall!”

X.X

He wasn’t
sure how long he had been walking inside the village. The fire surrounded him
on both sides as he went deeper and deeper into the town. He had no true
destination in mind, he just wanted to be alone in the village that was
destroyed because his father could. He felt a bit of guilt swell within him.

Maybe I could’ve done something to
stop all this needless slaughter. Maybe I could’ve stood up too that Jackass and
stopped him..

The
thoughts swirled in his head of things he should’ve done but he knew the truth.
Even if he had tried to stand against the tide he would’ve been swept away just
like everyone one else who came before him.

11,12,13,14,15…

He had
counted at least 15 burning huts and homes as his journey for survivors
continued.

20,21,22,23,24,2..

Just as he
was going to count another hut off he noticed the fire hadn’t hit it yet. From
the looks of it, somehow it had been skipped over completely. Curiosity had
gotten the best of him and he decided that an investigation was needed. He made
his way to the large hut cautiously in times of war he knew to always keep your
guard up.

As he
walked inside the large hut he could see why it might have been considered a
store house. There was a good amount of food and supplies here that any army
would love to have. Logic told him that this was where the Sakai clan keep
their supplies. The Oda would love to get there hand on these things, it would bolster
there army and make them more fearful. That was the last thing anyone needed,
he was going to burn in down before anyone could get these.

When he
got to the door something else caught his attention within the room. A barrel
full of bullets for their weapons seemed out of place. True he knew nothing of
how the Sakai did things but with other barrels in corners out of the way this
one just stood out. He tipped the barrel over and uncovered a hidden panel
which he then opened up to look inside.

Inside huddled
together were villagers and Mercenary alike hiding and hoping for the best.
They looked up at the young boy with terror evident in their eyes. Kai himself
was shocked, he didn’t expect there to be a soul left alive here. He had seen
so many slaughtered that he had refused to even hold up hope that there were
any survivors but here they were. Right in front of him at that. He looked at
the people inside unsure of his next move.

One on
hand he could serve his father’s wishes and eliminate the last of the Sakai
Faction here and now and kill his humanity. On the other hand he could show
mercy too them and have them once again become a thorn in the Oda’s side. No
that was likely never going to happen, not after tonight with the ease they had
been defeated and cast out. Even if they did rebuild it would take them years
before they’d truly be a threat to anyone.

Again he
looked at the now helpless people. Their fate was truly in his hand both sides
knew it. His eyes scanned the dark room they were gathered in. He wanted a way
out, he didn’t want to make this decision it wasn’t his to make nor was it the
Oda’s. He looked toward the back corner after he caught the glimpse of
something orange.

To
surprise it wasn’t a cloth or an oddly color object, in fact it wasn’t an
object all it was a person or more specifically a women. She looked like she
was the same age as him if not a bit older but only by year or so. His
attention stayed on her for some reason. There was nothing unparticular about
her that he could she that made her stand out. Maybe it was the fact that she
was a beautiful women, or the fact that he wanted a distraction from the
current situation. Or in the moment he had been looking down on her she had
looked up at him, tears in her eyes but no quit nor was fear evident. No he
didn’t see that at all, in fact all he saw was anger and revenge burn in her
crimson eyes.

Smirking
to himself he stood up abruptly startling them, his decision had been made.

X.X

He didn’t
have much time to work so he needed to move fast. After he had told them of his
intentions on helping them flee he hurried and checked for a clear path for
them to escape. His father would send a search party to find him soon he was
sure of it. He only had one shot of making this work so he needed to make it
count.

He lead
them to the edge of the now fire engulfed village. The Saika were a group that
stuck together he’d admit that. Though the older villagers and some of the
children and women were having trouble moving and dealing with the heat no one
abandoned them to save themselves. No, instead through their rush to edge he
observed them clinging onto on another, helping each other. Was this what a
family was like? Nearing their destination he turned forward looking for any
signs of the Oda.

Once he
had lead them out of the village and safely into a nearby forest he saw them
smile and begin to rejoice. They had done what few had ever done, survive the
Oda’s first strike. Though he wanted to let them live in this moment basic in
this victory he knew he couldn’t they could celebrate once they were somewhere
safe.

“Listen up!” Kai exclaimed. “I know
you want to celebrate your survival but now is not the time, you need to get
out of here. I have no doubt they’ll be breaking off contingent units to pick
off any stragglers.”

Some
looked at him with fear in their eyes he could see it. Others were happy to be
alive, her, she was unsure of their next move. He didn’t know what it was about
her, but he felt like she was going to be trouble to his clan in the future.
That was exactly what he was hoping for.

“What are we going to do?” One of
the villagers cried out.

“We have nowhere to go, they’ll kill
us in no time.” Another one chimed in.

Again his
focus went from the people back to her, how was she going to respond, what was
she going to do. If she was ever to step out of the shadows now was the time to
do it. However nothing happened. She wanted to say something that much was
clear, at least to him it was, but she was hesitating holding herself back. Was
it fear? Indecisiveness’? Was he wrong about her? Either way he wasn’t going to
leave them out to be slaughtered.

“If you wait here and cower you’ll
die for sure,” he spoke again. “A word of advice, the river bank you use to get
your water. Follow it down stream for a while. It should eventually take you
into the ocean. From there you’ll be on your own but I can promise you the Oda
won’t be following you there.”

They
looked unsure of what to do. They wanted to trust him, but he was the enemy
right? Yet he saved them, so wouldn’t that make him a hero? With no other
choice available to them they all slowly made their way toward the stream and out
of sight.

The girl
was one of the last ones to go. She looked at him, her eyes still carrying a
bit of the hatred from earlier. He couldn’t blame her honestly. In the span of
one night her entire life had been changed completely and now she was being forced
from her home. Hate is probably the only emotion that fit the circumstances
right now. His work was done however, he needed to get back before anyone grew
suspicious.

“Who are you?”

It was low
but he had heard it. He turned around to see the women right behind him looking
at him intently.

“Does it matter?” he answered back
turning away from her.

“Yes..”

“Why?”

“…”

“See. Knowing my name isn’t as
important as escaping with your life. Now go they’ll be coming soon.”

“… Its just as important.”

This
caused him to stop completely. Again he looked at her, what was wrong with this
girl she seriously needed to leave now. But he couldn’t help but ask,

“Why?”

“My…my father was the clan leader
until tonight. The one thing he always taught was to never forget to repay
those who did you a good service.”

“You’re mercenaries, why would your
father teach you something like that?”

“You won’t truly understand our
costumes but I think he taught and practiced that because he himself didn’t
want to lose him humanity to the wars he constantly fought in.”

“….”

“Though I’m not ready to be a leader
yet, someday soon I’ll have to be. When that day comes, I want to be able to
properly thank the person who saved my clans life.”

A moment
of silence passed over them. The other mercenaries that stayed behind with her
were becoming antsy with the lack of words now. Didn’t want to lose him humanity to the wars… Those are wise ideals to
have even these days.

“Kai…Kai Oda.”

She looked
at him in both shock and terror. The other mercenaries’ rushed to her side to
protect her from him.

“See knowing my name is a bit
counterproductive isn’t it.”

She moved
through the mercenaries toward Kai. As she approached him he turned completely
around so they’d be face to face. As they stood there looking into each other’s
eyes a moment of calm passed through them. It didn’t matter that his family had
murdered hers’, or that she wanted to kill every last Oda. In that moment she
was simply thanking the person that saved her life.

She
reached into her hip pouch and pulled what looked to be a star shaped pendant
out and offered it to him bowing her head.

“Please as a token of my
appreciation take this as payment till further notice.”

He admired
the green texture of the pendent. Unsure of what type of rock it was he slowly
reached out and took it.

“Thanks, though I doubt I’ll live
long enough to collect that future payment you’re talking about.” He jested.

She
smirked at him then looked back at the other mercenaries and nodded her head
Signaling them that it was time to leave now.

“One day we’ll meet again Kai, I
hope you’ll be in good health.”

“I have no doubts about that
umm…wait you never told me your name.”

She had
turned away and started walking away into the forest. “It’ll secret for now.”
She said disappearing out of sight.

X.X

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